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XAUUSD Footprint EA
This automated MetaTrader 5 expert advisor specializes in trading gold (XAUUSD) using institutional order flow.
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Last update3 months ago2 Jun 2026
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Overview
XAUUSD Footprint EA leverages ClusterDelta futures volume to construct a footprint-based session VWAP and filters signals across M15, M5, and M1 timeframes. The system features a multi-strategy exit engine, utilizing dynamic stop losses based on ATR, tiered risk-to-reward take profit levels, and trailing stops. Position sizing scales dynamically according to signal strength. Additionally, the EA incorporates built-in risk controls specifically designed for FundedHive prop firm challenges.
- Footprint-based session VWAP built from ClusterDelta volume
- Multi-tier signal filtering based on volume thresholds
- Dynamic ATR-based stop loss and multi-target take profit
- FundedHive prop firm challenge risk management rules
- Six-strategy dynamic exit engine with trailing stops
Details
Author
paulelijah0101 on GitHub
Type
Trading robot
Platform
MetaTrader 5 (MQL5)
Strategy
Trend following, Breakout
Markets
Gold
Timeframes
M1-M5, M15-H1
Risk Profile
No grid, martingale or hedging logic was found in its code or README. That says nothing about how it performs: backtest it first.
EA Files
Input Parameters
Read from XAUUSDFootprintEA_v55 (20).mq5. Defaults are the author's; change them in the EA's Inputs tab.
| Name | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
InpMinVol | int | 3 | Min volume for normal signal (0x3) |
InpStrongVol | int | 10 | Min volume for SELL strong signal (0x10) |
InpStrongVol_Buy | int | 9 | Min volume for BUY strong signal (9x0) |
InpUltraVol | int | 20 | Ultra signal threshold -- any direction |
InpTickSz | double | 0.10 | GC futures tick size |
InpTopRows | int | 3 | Rows from extreme to check |
InpATR_Mult | double | 0.15 | ATR(1m) multiplier for buffer (raised: wider bars in war vol) |
InpMinBuffer | double | 1.0 | Minimum SL buffer in points (raised: tighter was getting run) |
InpMaxBuffer | double | 2.5 | Maximum SL buffer in points (raised: gives SL more room) |
InpMinSL | double | 3.0 | Minimum SL distance (pts) (raised from 2.0: stops too tight) |
InpMaxSL | double | 12.0 | Normal signal: max SL (pts) (raised from 8.0: war vol wider bars) |
InpMaxSL_Strong | double | 20.0 | Strong signal: max SL (pts) (raised from 15.0) |
Show all 40 inputs
| Name | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
InpMaxZoneDist | double | 10.0 | Max entry dist from zone (vol<=5 only) (raised from 5.0) |
InpBreachMid | double | 8.0 | Max breach for vol 6-9 (pts) (raised from 3.0: fast moves breach instantly) |
InpBreachStrong | double | 15.0 | Max breach for vol 10+ (pts) (raised from 6.0: 62% of blocks were winners) |
InpZoneProtect | bool | true | FALSE = disable zone breach check |
InpTP1_R | double | 1.0 | TP1 RR (close 50%) |
InpRR_1 | double | 1.8 | TP2 RR for 1-row normal (FH min 1.8R) |
InpRR_2 | double | 1.8 | TP2 RR for 2-row normal |
InpRR_3 | double | 1.8 | TP2 RR for 3+ row normal |
InpStrongRR | double | 2.0 | TP2 RR for strong/ultra (FH min 2.0R) |
InpEHL_MinRR | double | 1.0 | Min RR for EHL level to qualify |
InpApproachDist | double | 0.30 | [B] Close when within X pts of TP |
InpTrailBars | int | 3 | [C] Bars lookback for trailing stop |
InpDecayRatio | double | 0.40 | [D] Decay: range < prev x this (0=off) |
InpThesisMinLoss | double | 0.5 | [E] Min floating loss before thesis check |
InpThesisVol | int | 2 | [E] Min opposing vol (lower than entry InpMinVol) |
InpLot | double | 0.01 | Normal lot (vol 3-19 normal signals) |
InpStrongLot | double | 0.02 | Strong signal lot (vol >= InpStrongVol/InpStrongVol_Buy) |
InpUltraLot | double | 0.03 | Ultra signal lot (vol >= InpUltraVol=20) |
InpPurityFactor | double | 0.5 | Zone purity multiplier (0.5 = half lot on mixed zones) |
InpTimeout | int | 10 | Close if stuck X minutes |
InpMinMove | double | 1.0 | Min move to not be stuck |
InpShowPanel | bool | true | |
InpPanelX | int | 20 | |
InpPanelY | int | 30 | |
InpFH_Enable | bool | true | Enable FundedHive prop firm rules |
InpFH_Balance | double | 10000.0 | Starting account balance ($) -- adjust per challenge |
InpFH_Phase | int | 1 | Challenge phase: 1=8% target, 2=6% target |
InpFH_Risk_Normal | double | 0.20 | Risk % of balance per NORMAL signal |
How to Install It
- 1Download the sourceUse "Download source (.zip)" above, or clone paulelijah0101/Forex-market-algo-trader from GitHub, and unzip it.
- 2Open the data folderIn MetaTrader choose File, then Open Data Folder, and go to MQL5/Experts.
- 3Copy the filesCopy the .mq5 file into Experts.
- 4Compile in MetaEditorOpen the file in MetaEditor and press Compile. Fix any missing includes the compiler reports.
- 5Test before you tradeRun it in the Strategy Tester, then attach it to a demo chart and allow algorithmic trading.
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